Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after voting to ensure criminals face severe penalties for harming or murdering police officers, firefighters, or first responders: “Our law enforcement officers bravely face many threats to protect the safety of citizens and, especially more recently, police and other first responders have become targets. Criminals who target law enforcement officers deserve the severest of consequences. This legislation sends a clear message to our law enfo...
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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) recently visited with students at Grace Academy in Cartersville to talk about America's rich heritage. “I’m inspired by the resurgence of young people who are passionate about preserving America’s heritage and God-given rights,” said Rep. Loudermilk. "The pioneering spirit that led to American exceptionalism is alive and well, and I’m confident these students will help keep America great in the coming decades." During his visit, Rep. Loudermilk shared stories about life as...
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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) introduced legislation to curb abuses in the court system and bring consistency to our nation’s consumer financial protection laws. He issued the following statement: “As a small business owner for over twenty years, I was fortunate enough to never face a lawsuit. However, some of my customers and suppliers were often tangled in litigation from frivolous claims that cost them a significant amount of time and money. I have seen how a small technical error, turned into a law...
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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after voting to repeal and replace Obamacare to make America’s health care system patient-centered, choice-driven, and affordable: “For seven years, Americans have lived through the reality that government bureaucracy – with its massive rules and regulations – is not the answer to ensuring Americans have access to quality health care. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) promised affordable health insurance and access to health care for everyone, bu...
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The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) awarded Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) with the 2016 Award for Conservative Excellence. “Promoting freedom and prosperity in our nation means voting for conservative, common sense policies that help hardworking Americans,” said. Rep. Loudermilk. “I thank ACUF for this award. It’s an honor for me to represent the fine people of Georgia’s 11th Congressional District.” "Rep Loudermilk is a thoughtful voice for our conservative values. We applaud his courage...
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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after supporting the CHOICE Act, which opens up the economy for all Americans while stripping financial red-tape from the free market: “Sluggish economic growth, big bank bailouts, less choices, financial uncertainty – these are the results of the law known as Dodd-Frank. Dodd-Frank was passed under the guise of protecting consumers against unfair practices in the financial services industry. However, this massive growth in government has ser...
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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after voting to allow the flexibility to turn overtime pay into paid time off for hardworking families: “One thing I greatly treasure is time with my family. This was especially important when my children were younger. However, when an employee would like additional time off with their family, instead of cash payment for overtime, private-sector businesses, by law, have not been allowed to offer that option. This should be a decision left to ...
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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after voting to ensure Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government-sponsored enterprises, are subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): “While hardworking Americans are paying for the full operational costs of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, these government-sponsored enterprises are functioning without any oversight. Because they’re not subject to FOIA, this means the public cannot request to see any of their records or documents. Congres...
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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after leading on a letter addressed to Senate leadership in support of Governor Sonny Perdue’s nomination for Secretary of Agriculture: “My friend, Governor Sonny Perdue, is well-qualified to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. My colleagues in the Georgia delegation and I sent a letter to the Senate, calling for his speedy confirmation. Sonny brings a wealth of expertise, which will benefit our nation’s agriculture industry, and I lo...
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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation removing bureaucratic roadblocks to entrepreneurs and startups having access to crucial capital: “Throughout modern history, America has been the leading innovator for the entire world. With freedom to pursue our dreams, combined with easy access to needed resources, Americans have turned their ideas into revolutionary products that have improved the lives of millions of people around the world. Unfortun...
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